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Teens charged for robbery, kidnapping
A Croydon teen was among five arrested following a kidnapping and series of robberies and shop thefts across Ashwood, Olinda, Ivanhoe, Richmond, Blackburn, and Springvale.…
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Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March 9…
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Splish, splash: Emus cool down with a bath
Rising temperatures signal bathtime for Healesville Sanctuary’s three emus with the pond in their habitat serving as a bath for the giant birds. Healesville Sanctuary…
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Still stepping up
Ron Tiesler, 81, still walks the thousand steps and Covid, ageing and weather patterns aren’t going to stop him. Residing in the Ranges area, Ron’s…
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Friends for life at Upper Gully
This year Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has implemented a new program commencing 21 February and running for the year’s duration. The program, titled ‘friendology’…
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Applications for Tiny Towns funding closing soon
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community-based not-for-profits in small towns to apply for the State Government’s Tiny Towns funding. The Tiny Towns Fund provides funding…
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‘Small but mighty’ group connecting community for good
The small but mighty Volunteer for Knox community team is once again a finalist in the Volunteering Victoria Awards for the second time in two…
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Yarra Ranges Council responds to Closing the Gap review
A scathing review of how all levels of government are implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has made numerous recommendations to ensure better…
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Search for answers in 40 year old murder case
Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for information in relation to the murder of Boronia woman Nanette Ellis in the hope it could provide a breakthrough…
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Final sentence for Brendan Searle
“Cautious optimism” has been granted a man with a known criminal history for numerous crimes committed throughout Boronia in 2021. Brandon Searle, 36, who attempted…
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Free green waste drop-off for storm impacted residents
Free extra green waste drop offs have been available to community throughout Cardinia Shire until 24 and 25 of February. To support residents impacted by…
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Local brigades prepare to protect Gilwell Park
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade joined a recent training exercise to help improve its capability to support a neighbouring brigade. Alongside the Pakenham Upper CFA and…
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